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AY05 YVN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,041 mi
Last recorded186,041 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 186,041 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 186,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 166,916 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 147,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 141,178 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,270 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 130,270 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,008 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 121,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,797 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,607 miles

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,320 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,983 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 60,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,517 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,271 miles

nearside front wing bent up at bottom near sill

Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,465 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AY05 YVN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 YVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY05 YVN registered?

AY05 YVN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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